Healthcare

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1338: restricting abortion providers from the definition of charitable organization for the purposes of games of chance.

HB 1338 amends New Hampshire law to exclude abortion providers from being classified as "charitable organizations" for the purpose of operating games of chance, such as raffles or bingo. This change directly affects abortion providers, preventing them from qualifying for charitable gaming licenses under current regulations. The bill adds a specific exclusion to the legal definition of "charitable organization" in RSA 287-D:1, stating such organizations shall not include abortion providers. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExcludes abortion providers from charitable gaming funding, restricting their financial access and limiting healthcare service availability for abortion care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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failed · New Hampshire · House May 7, 2026

HB 191: providing criminal penalties for the transporting of an unemancipated minor in order to obtain a surgical procedure or a termination of the minor's pregnancy without parental permission.

HB 191 prohibits transporting, recruiting, or harboring a pregnant minor under 18 (unemancipated) within New Hampshire to obtain an abortion without parental permission, imposing criminal penalties. It classifies first offenses as class A misdemeanors and repeat offenses (two prior violations) as class B felonies. Exemptions include parents/guardians, those with written parental consent, common carriers, and emergency medical personnel. The bill also allows civil lawsuits for wrongful death if a violation leads to an abortion, with damages covering economic, noneconomic, and punitive costs. This directly affects individuals assisting minors in accessing abortion services without parental involvement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by imposing new penalties (misdemeanors/felony) for transporting minors for abortion without consent, increasing criminal penalties under criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts minor abortion access without parental consent, imposing criminal penalties for transportation to obtain the procedure, directly limiting healthcare access for minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 19, 2026

HB 232: relative to the rights of conscience for medical professionals.

HB 232 protects New Hampshire healthcare providers' right to refuse participation in abortions, sterilizations, or artificial contraception based on religious, moral, or ethical beliefs. It requires health care institutions to prominently post notices about these rights and prohibits discrimination against providers who conscientiously object. Violations by institutions carry civil fines ($1,000-$10,000 per occurrence), while providers denied employment or other benefits due to objections may seek triple damages plus attorney fees. The law applies to all medical professionals in New Hampshire, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and students, and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill permits providers to refuse abortion/contraception services, directly limiting patient access to these healthcare options, aligning with 'restricts health coverage' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 360: prohibiting public schools from performing surgical procedures or prescribing pharmaceutical drugs, relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities established within a 15 mile radius of a critical access hospital, and relative to the administration of prescription medication to minors by youth camp staff.

HB 360 prohibits public schools in New Hampshire from performing diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, or prescribing pharmaceutical drugs. It directly affects school nurses and school physicians by removing their authority to conduct these medical activities within school settings. The bill amends RSA 200:27 to explicitly state that school health services may not include these medical functions. This policy change takes effect 60 days after enactment, limiting school-based medical interventions to non-invasive care.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts school-based medical services by prohibiting surgical procedures and drug prescriptions, limiting healthcare access in schools per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

signed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 134: relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.

SB 134 requires New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to resubmit a federal waiver application to CMS by July 1, 2025, seeking approval to enforce work requirements as a condition of Medicaid eligibility under the Granite Advantage program. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature starting November 1, 2025, detailing the waiver status and implementation progress. This bill does not change current Medicaid rules, as work requirements are not currently in effect; it only sets a process for the state to seek federal approval to potentially implement such requirements. The bill has no immediate cost but may lead to future expenses if the waiver is approved and implemented.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill seeks to enforce work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, restricting access to healthcare coverage by adding conditions to existing Medicaid benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

passed both · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 34: relative to parental consent for student participation in Medicaid to schools program.

This bill requires schools to obtain written parental consent for each new medical service provided to students enrolled in the Medicaid to schools program. It defines "each new service" as any new Medicaid diagnostic code (ICD code), meaning consent must be renewed for each distinct health service. The bill directly affects students receiving school-based Medicaid health services and their parents or legal guardians. Schools must implement this consent process starting January 1, 2026, and the state must submit annual reports on program costs and participation to legislative committees.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires repeated parental consent for each new Medicaid service, potentially delaying or preventing access to school health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 392: directing the dissolution of the department of health and human services' office ofhealth access and the department of environmental services' functions for environmental justice.

HB 392 directs the dissolution of three specific state entities: the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Health Equity, the Department of Environmental Services' environmental justice programs, and the Governor's Council on Diversity and Inclusion. The bill prohibits these agencies from re-establishing these offices or using any allocated funds for projects labeled "health equity" or "civil rights and environmental justice." It also removes the Office of Health Equity director position from state statute and repeals related membership requirements. This bill affects state agencies' program structures and funding allocations, with no new funding provided or positions authorized.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentDissolves environmental justice programs and prohibits funding for related initiatives, weakening environmental protections and equity efforts.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDissolves Office of Health Equity and prohibits funding for health equity initiatives, directly defunding healthcare equity programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 1702: relative to notice requirements and enforcement for pharmacies dispensing medications intended to induce chemical abortions.

HB 1702 requires pharmacies and medical facilities in New Hampshire to post a standardized notice about mifepristone (a drug used for chemical abortions) when dispensing it. The notice, displayed prominently in specific areas like waiting rooms or pharmacy counters, states that mifepristone may sometimes be reversible if the second pill hasn’t been taken, and provides a contact for resources. Noncompliance could result in a class B felony charge for providers or civil lawsuits seeking damages for patients harmed by the lack of notice. The bill directly affects pharmacies and clinics dispensing mifepristone, with no estimated state or local costs.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates notice about abortion drug reversibility, potentially limiting patient access to mifepristone by influencing decisions and imposing penalties for noncompliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 506: relative to community engagement and work requirements under the state Medicaid program.

SB 506 directs New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to implement federal work and community engagement requirements for Medicaid eligibility under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025." It requires the state to submit a plan to CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) by December 2026, after legislative review, and mandates quarterly reports to lawmakers on implementation progress. The bill suspends existing state law provisions related to these requirements while federal rules are in effect, with automatic reinstatement if federal rules end. It does not provide new state funding or create positions, aligning state Medicaid operations with federal guidelines.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImplements federal Medicaid work requirements, restricting eligibility and access to coverage under Medicaid program, aligning with defunding/restricting indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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died · New Hampshire · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1590: harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.

This bill harmonizes New Hampshire's criminal code and the Fetal Life Protection Act by setting the gestational age limit for abortion restrictions at 20 weeks instead of 24 weeks. It amends the homicide statute to exempt pregnancy terminations performed before 20 weeks and updates the Fetal Life Protection Act to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks (except in medical emergencies or for fatal fetal abnormalities). Health care providers performing abortions after 20 weeks without meeting these conditions would face class B felony charges. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, correcting an inconsistency between existing statutes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access after 20 weeks, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare services per the Fetal Life Protection Act amendments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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